How to Build Your Own Lunacy
Replace Lunacy with a custom build. Free Graphic Design Software for Desktop
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 29 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 29 features
AI Tools(4 features)
Instantly create user avatars for contact lists, testimonials, etc.
Make the background transparent in any photo automatically
Enlarge images and enhance their resolution using AI
Generate placeholder texts for interfaces automatically
Design(4 features)
Create flexible responsive designs by defining constraints and rules for elements to follow
Automatically adjusts shape colors depending on their size and background
Reusable design components and variable management system
Turn designs into clickable prototypes to test ideas faster
Graphics Library(4 features)
Free icons library integrated into the application
Free illustrations library integrated into the application
Free photos library integrated into the application
Pre-designed UI components and kits
Platform(4 features)
Access Lunacy directly in web browser without installation
Optimized native application for Linux
Optimized native application for macOS with support for Apple Silicon and Intel
Optimized native application for Windows with smooth performance
Automation(2 features)
Automatically replace generated texts and avatars when duplicating layers or groups
Automatically orders layers depending on their sizes without manual adjustment
Collaboration(2 features)
Manage and control shared design libraries centrally
Collaborate with team members in real-time on design projects
Security(2 features)
Only team members can reach designs in private bunker mode
Control detailed access permissions for team members
Cloud(1 features)
Cloud storage and synchronization for design files
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 29 features at very easy complexity.